{"product_id":"the-reverse-underground-railroad-in-ohio-paperback","title":"The Reverse Underground Railroad in Ohio - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDavid Meyers\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eElise Meyers Walker\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrior to the Civil War, thousands escaped slavery via the Underground Railroad. Untold others failed in the attempt.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese unfortunate souls were dragged into bondage via the Reverse Underground Railroad, as it came to be called. With more lines on both roads than any other state, the Free State of Ohio became a hunting ground for slavecatchers and kidnappers who roamed the North with impunity, seeking \"fugitives\" or any person of color who could be sold into slavery. And when they found one, they would kidnap their victim and head south to reap the reward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDavid Meyers and Elise Meyers Walker, authors of \u003ci\u003eHistoric Black Settlements of Ohio\u003ci\u003e, reveal not only the terror and injustice but also the bravery and determination born of this dark time in American history.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA graduate of Miami and Ohio State Universities, David Meyers has written a number of local histories, as well as several novels and works for the stage. He was recently inducted into the Ohio Senior Citizens Hall of Fame for his contributions to local history. Elise Meyers Walker is a graduate of Hofstra University and Ohio University. She has collaborated with her father on a dozen local histories, including \u003ci\u003eOhio's Black Hand Syndicate, Lynching and Mob Violence in Ohio\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eA Murder in Amish Ohio\u003c\/i\u003e. They are both available for interviews, book signings and presentations. The authors' website is www.explodingstove.com, or one follow them on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and RedBubble at @explodingstove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 03, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47392999735474,"sku":"9781467150842","price":22.21,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/GyjuKTlIJo9781467150842.webp?v=1783671159","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-reverse-underground-railroad-in-ohio-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}